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| Landmark #4135 | Cameron County | Visited: September 2, 2018 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | Brownsville’s early public market and local government office space! |
| What makes it historical? | THE PLAQUE SAYS: Authorized 1850. On land deeded forever for this purpose. Butchers, other vendors moved in during 1851. Building complete with top story and bell tower, 1852. Town hall over market used for Presbyterian church services. In high wind of 1867 lost its second floor. Restored 1868. Remodeled 1912, 1948. Original foundations and walls still survive in the modern market.
OTHER TIDBITS: To smooth out those notes, this open-air market opened its doors in 1852 and was a source of fresh food for Brownsville residents all the way through the 1867 hurricane that tore apart its top level. Despite the damage, the market stayed open until the 1940s and closed down until 2009 when it became the headquarters of the Brownsville Historical Association! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| How do I find it? | Listed Directions: At Market Square and E. 11th Street Brownsville, TX 78520 Annotations: From Austin: ~351mi (565km) — 5.9hrs |
| When should I go? | The research center is open by appointment only, Tuesday through Friday, so call 956-546-4242 to set up your appointment! |